<i>Crain's</i> hosting symposium for health execs

Trustees of major local medical centers will discuss trends and issues affecting hospital governance at a Crain's Chicago Business symposium for health care executives on Wednesday.

Panelists at the event include Richard Jaffee, chairman of the board at Rush University Medical Center; Rick Jakle, chairman of the board at Sherman Health Systems; Steven Koch, chairman of the board at Sinai Health System, and Chester Stewart, board member and chairman of the quality committee at Resurrection Health Care System.

Michael Peregrine, a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, will moderate the discussion. Mr. Peregrine concentrates his legal practice on governance of non-profit corporations and is recognized nationally for his work in non-profit corporate law.

"The Future of Hospital Governance" discussion will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 160 E. Pearson St. in Chicago, from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. Prices are $100 for an individual ticket and $900 for a table.